Legal Opinion
Richards v. Mayor of Americus
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided April 23, 1981No. 61157PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Birdsong, Judge.
On April 25,1979, the plaintiffs husband, Willard S. Richards, was traveling south on South Lee Street in Americus, Georgia, in a 1978 Pontiac when a limb that extended over the street broke off and crushed the roof of the vehicle, crushing him and allegedly causing his death.
On July 25, 1979, the plaintiff, Janet Richards, filed her complaint for damages (since amended and restated) against the Mayor and City Council of Americus, N. G. Gilbert Corp., and Georgia Power Company.
On July 29, 1980, the trial court entered an order granting the motions of defendants N. G. Gilbert…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Glover v. City Council of AugustaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1951
- Chastain v. Atlanta Gas Light Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
- Parker v. Mayor of MaconSupreme Court of Georgia · 1869
- Stephens County v. GainesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1973
- Hardy v. BrooksCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
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3Cited by7 opinions
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